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Five things you must do during your visit to Provence

The place is not only filled with natural treasures but is also home to some of the most talked-about architectural creations the world currently has. As you’ll explore the region, you’ll have some of the most thrilling experiences of your life.

If you are planning to visit France during the upcoming holidays, make sure your itinerary allows you to spend a few days in Provence. It’s a geographical region situated in the southeastern part of France. 

The place is not only filled with natural treasures but is also home to some of the most talked-about architectural creations the world currently has. As you’ll explore the region, you’ll have some of the most thrilling experiences of your life. The section below talks about five things you must do during your trip to Provence

1. Spend a few hours at the Palais des Papes in Avignon
The Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes) in Avignon includes a series of amazingly designed towers. These towers feature stunning high orange walls, which look even more gorgeous when the Mediterranean sun lights up the town. 

The year 1309 saw Pope Clement V move the Papacy to Avignon. This was actually a political move by the French Monarch. He made the decision of making Avignon the office for the Popes to protect them from the difficulties they were facing in Italy. This, in turn, helped the French king to have greater power over the Church. 

During your visit to the Palais des Papes in Avignon, you will get to witness the St. Martin’s and St. John’s Chapels, the chamber of the Pope, the Pope’s Stag Room, and more. One of the biggest highlights of the palace is the huge collection of 14th-century frescoes it has. 

2. Engage in wine tasting at the Vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
If you are curious about how medieval Europe used to look, don’t forget to visit the medieval village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The village is home to the famous Château des Papes, a structure constructed way back in 1317. 

The chateau overlooks the lavender fields and rolling hillsides and thus offers an amazing view to anyone spending some time there. For your information, the chateau used to be the summer home for the Popes of Avignon. 

There’s no use in visiting this old-fashioned village if you don’t spend some time at the Musée du Vin. This will not only help you to know more about the region’s history but will also give you the opportunity to engage in wine tasting. The place houses several vineyards, where you’ll get to taste high-quality wine and then buy some for your friends and family at home.

3. Meet the White Camargue Horses
Your visit to this part of France will remain incomplete if you don’t explore the cowboy country called Camargue. This natural region is home to the cowboys who take care of the white horses and black bulls. For those who don’t know, these two animal types characterize Camargue’s salt marshes. 

If you are a nature enthusiast, you’ll also love the experience of witnessing a wide variety of wild birds such as pink flamingos. 

4. Book a trip to Nimes 
Nimes is a city situated on the border separating Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence. It is a Roman city that still has some remarkable remains of the Romans who resided here several centuries back. 

You should begin your expedition from Les Arenes, a Roman arena of the first century. The arena has tiered seats arranged in two stories. This seating arrangement allowed it to house as many as 20,000 people. Audiences used to gather at Les Arenes to see the Roman charioteers and gladiators compete with each other. 

Even today, the place hosts some exciting events all through the year. You can witness thrilling bullfights and sword fights during your visit to the Les Arenes. And if you have plans of arriving at the place in May, you might even get a chance of watching the legendary Roman games.

5. Visit Massif des Calanques
It is a widely talked about landform that features rugged and wild terrains. The Calanques cover a length of 20 km and a width of 4 km. If you love to explore the natural belongings of any place you visit, never miss visiting this part of Provence. It houses Mont Puget, the highest peak of the region, and a national park. 

Final words  
Your visit to Provence will make you fall in love with the place. Plan your trip intelligently to ensure you can explore all prominent destinations of this region of France. 

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